Like Young
"Like Young" is a song written by André Previn with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. An instrumental version by Previn and David Rose appeared on the album Like Young - Secret Songs For Young Lovers.[1][2][3]
Chart performance
The Previn version peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of July 25, 1959.[4] At the 2nd Annual Grammy Awards in November 29, 1959, "Like Young" won for Best Performance by an Orchestra and was a nominee for Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Jazz Performance – Soloist.[5]
Cover versions
- In 1960, Buddy Greco, included it on his LP, "My Buddy".[6]
- Perry Como performed a version which appeared on his 1961 album For the Young at Heart, and the song also appeared on The Beat Generation from Rhino Entertainment.[7]
References
- "Like young [music] / lyric by Paul Francis Webster ; music by André Previn". Trove. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Lyrics: Like Young by Andre Previn with David Rose". Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- "André Previn - David Rose And His Orchestra* - Like Young - Secret Songs For Young Lovers". Discogs. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "The Hot 100". Billboard. July 25, 1959. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "Grammy Awards 1959". Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- "secondhandsongs.com". secondhandsongs.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- Davis, Francis (July 1996). "Like Young: Jazz has been attracting its first young audiences in decades -- but are they hearing a music without a future?". The Atlantic. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
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